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High fever, cough, general weakness, muscle aches, etc.

Flu symptoms

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Some friends want to know

Is there any way to prevent and treat the flu?

Liu Jing

Liuzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital

Deputy Chief Physician of the Center for Preventive Treatment

Key Points

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Preventing Flu

Chinese medicine gives you 5 tips

Anti-cold sachet

Chinese medicine sachets originated from the "clothing therapy" of traditional Chinese medicine. The volatile smell of the medicine in the sachet can aromaticize turbidity, avoid filth and detoxify, make people's qi and blood flow smoothly, and harmonize internal organs, enhance the body's immunity, and can play a certain role in preventing influenza and common colds.

Take equal parts of calamus, atractylodes, patchouli, wormwood, angelica dahurica and borneol, crush them and put them into a cloth bag to make a sachet, 15 grams per bag, which can be carried with you, placed in the room or hung in the car. Pregnant women and people with allergies should use it with caution.

Chinese medicine foot bath

Chinese herbal liquid penetrates through the skin and is absorbed through the mucous membranes, enters the human body, and is distributed throughout the body. It can warm the meridians and dispel cold, penetrate the tendons and bones, regulate qi and activate blood circulation, enhance the body's resistance to influenza viruses and the body's immune ability, and achieve the purpose of disease prevention.

Take 20 grams each of mugwort, calamus, patchouli, atractylodes, saposhnikovia divaricata, and perilla leaves, add appropriate amount of clean water and soak for 30 minutes, then boil for another 30 minutes. When the temperature is appropriate, place your feet in the medicinal liquid, fumigate with the hot steam from the medicinal liquid, and sweat a little.

Moxa stick burning

Burn moxa sticks or Atractylodes lancea slices indoors every week, close the doors and windows, smoke the room for 30 to 60 minutes, then open the doors and windows for ventilation. It has different degrees of killing and inhibiting effects on influenza viruses and other respiratory viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.

Be careful to place the burning moxa sticks in a safe place. During the fumigation period, people should try to avoid staying in the house for a long time.

Internal medicinal tea

Take 15 grams of raw astragalus, 12 grams of fried white atractylodes, 12 grams of honeysuckle, 10 grams of saposhnikovia divaricata, 10 grams of perilla, 10 grams of cyperus rotundus, 10 grams of reed root, 6 grams of raw licorice, 2 slices of ginger, and 3 dates. Boil in water for 10 minutes or soak in water and drink as tea. Take one dose daily for 5 to 7 consecutive days.

It is suitable for the elderly, the weak, and those with chronic diseases who have weak qi. During the medication period, you should eat a light diet and eat less spicy, cold, and other indigestible foods. Children should reduce the dosage according to their age and weight.

Gua Sha Therapy

Gua Sha therapy can effectively relieve symptoms such as headache, fever, chills, etc. during flu.

If you experience headache symptoms, you can choose to scrape your head or comb your head with a massage comb, 5 to 10 minutes each time, until your scalp feels warm and the pain points are relieved.

If you have a fever, you can do scraping at Dazhui and Dazhui. Scraping should be done from top to bottom for 5 to 10 minutes each time, until sha appears.

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To prevent and treat influenza, you are recommended to eat this way

Wind-cold blocking the lungs

Perilla, Scallion and Minced Pork Porridge

Clinical manifestations: fever and chills, no sweating, uncomfortable coughing, shortness of breath, white and thin sputum, occasional sneezing, nasal congestion and clear runny nose, itchy throat, no thirst, no red throat, no red tongue, thin white tongue coating, floating and tight pulse, and floating red fingerprints.

Treatment method: Pungent and warm to open the lungs, resolve phlegm and reduce adverse reactions.

Recommended medicinal recipe: Perilla, scallion and minced meat porridge

Ingredients: 3 grams of fresh perilla, 3 grams of fresh green onion, 2 grams of ginger, and 3 grams of tangerine peel.

Ingredients: 50 grams of japonica rice, 50 grams of minced meat, and appropriate amount of salt.

Production:

1. Soak rice and tangerine peel in clean water for 30 minutes respectively;

2. Chop fresh basil, fresh scallion, ginger, and tangerine peel (after soaking) into small pieces and set aside;

3. Add appropriate amount of water to the pot, put in the soaked rice, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook until the rice is soft, then add the minced meat and cook for another 5 minutes;

4. Before serving, add fresh basil, fresh green onion, ginger and tangerine peel, mix well, add appropriate amount of salt and enjoy.

Wind-heat blocking the lungs

Mulberry, Chrysanthemum and Loquat Lean Meat Soup

Clinical manifestations: fever, cough, red throat, shortness of breath, sweating, slight thirst, yellow sputum, red tongue, yellow coating, floating and rapid pulse, and purple fingerprints.

Treatment method: Spicy and cool, it opens the lungs, relieves sore throat and resolves phlegm.

Recommended medicinal recipe: Mulberry, chrysanthemum, and arhat lean meat soup

Ingredients: 3 grams of mulberry leaves, 3 grams of chrysanthemums, 3 grams of honeysuckle, and 10 grams of monk fruit (grind the mulberry leaves, chrysanthemums, and honeysuckle into powder, divide them into 10 portions and put them into gauze bags, then add 1 gram of monk fruit).

Ingredients: 150 grams of lean pork, appropriate amount of salt.

Production :

1. Wash, cut and blanch the lean pork;

2. Put the blanched lean pork, 1 portion of medicine bag and 400 ml of water into the soup pot;

3. Put it in a pot and simmer for 1.5 hours;

4. Add appropriate amount of salt and enjoy.

Lung and spleen deficiency syndrome

Shenqi Bufei Decoction

Clinical manifestations: weak cough, poor appetite, sweating when moving, shortness of breath and laziness to speak, pale face and fatigue, loose stools, pale tongue, thin white fur, weak and thready pulse, and pale fingerprints.

Treatment method: Nourish the lungs and spleen, replenish qi and resolve phlegm.

Recommended prescription: Shenqi Bufei Decoction

Ingredients: 12 grams of Astragalus, 9 grams of Codonopsis, 30 grams of Poria, 6 grams of Tangerine Peel, and 6 grams of Licorice.

Ingredients: 1 apple.

Production:

1. Add 1000 ml of water to the health pot, add Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus, Poria cocos, Tangerine peel and Licorice and boil for 15 minutes;

2. Peel and cut the apples into pieces, add them into the health pot, and continue to cook for 30 minutes;

3. Pour out and wait until the desired temperature, then drink (Apples are recommended).

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To prevent and treat influenza, I recommend you drink this

Five Juice Jade Spring Drink

Clinical manifestations: dry cough, little sputum, night sweats, low fever, hot palms and soles, flushed face, dry throat, red and dry tongue, exfoliated tongue coating, little or no tongue coating, weak pulse, and pale red fingerprints.

Treatment method: Nourish yin, clear heat, moisten the lungs and relieve cough.

Recommended medicinal recipe: Wuzhi Yuquan Drink

Ingredients: 6 grams of Polygonatum odoratum, 12 grams of Lilium bulbs, and 3 grams of Phragmites australis.

Ingredients: 1 pear, 2 water chestnuts.

Production:

1. Add 800 ml of water to the health pot, add Polygonatum odoratum, Lily bulbs and Phragmites australis and boil for 15 minutes;

2. Peel and cut the pear and water chestnut into pieces, add them into the health pot, and continue to cook for 30 minutes;

3. Pour out and wait for it to reach the desired temperature before drinking (snow pear and water chestnut are recommended).

Sichuan Fritillary Almond Drink

Ingredients: 6 grams of Fritillaria cirrhosa and 3 grams of almond.

Ingredients: a little rock sugar or honey.

Production:

1. Put the washed Fritillaria cirrhosa and almonds in a pot, add water and boil;

2. Add rock sugar or honey and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Take 5-10 ml before bedtime daily.

Treatment method: Clear away heat and resolve phlegm, relieve asthma and cough, and assist in the treatment of symptoms such as pneumonia and sputum in children.

Liujunzi Decoction

Clinical manifestations: weak cough, phlegm in the throat, pale face, sweating easily, loss of appetite, loose stools, pale tongue, thin white tongue coating, weak and thready pulse, and pale fingerprints.

Treatment method: Nourish the lungs and spleen, replenish qi and resolve phlegm.

Recommended prescription: Liujunzi Decoction

Ingredients: 10 grams of Prince ginseng, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 6 grams of Atractylodes lancea, 6 grams of roasted licorice, 6 grams of Pinellia ternata, 6 grams of dried tangerine peel, 6 grams of cardamom, 10 grams of Shenqu, and 2 grams of roasted ginger.

Decoction method: 1 dose per day, decoct in 150 ml of water, take warm in 3 doses after meals. The above dosage is the recommended daily dosage for children aged 6 to 10 years old, and the dosage for other age groups can be increased or decreased according to the actual situation of the children.

Key Points

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To prevent and treat influenza, I recommend you press

Nose massage

Massage method: pinch the bridge of the nose with the thumb and index finger of the right hand, massage up and down 50 to 60 times, down to the sides of the nose root. Note that the technique should be slow, not too heavy or too fast, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Efficacy: Disperses wind-heat and clears the nasal passages. Suitable for people who are prone to colds, allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, etc.

Ear massage

Massage method: Use the thumb and index finger to massage the auricle from top to bottom for 5 to 6 times, and finally pull the earlobe 3 times, 2 to 3 times a day.

Effect: The ear is closely related to the internal organs. Massaging the ear points can regulate the corresponding internal organs. Massaging the auricle can enhance physical fitness and has a certain auxiliary effect on preventing influenza.

Key Points

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Preventing Flu

Also keep these 4 points in mind

There is a time to avoid evil spirits and thieves

Winter is the season of cold winds and the weather is cold and dry. You should keep warm and add or remove clothes as appropriate. Reduce the number of times you go out and the time you stay in crowded places; wear a mask when you go out; maintain personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and change clothes frequently.

Eat in moderation

Eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, and eat more fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, lean meat and other high-quality proteins to improve the body's immunity.

Have a regular routine

Keep a regular schedule, go to bed early and get up early to follow the contraction of Yang Qi. Getting up early can stretch the lung Qi and prevent excessive contraction. Pay attention to proper exercise. Keep the living environment clean and well ventilated, and exercise appropriately.

Inner Spirit

You should be calm and relaxed, and avoid sadness. "Fear makes the Qi go down, and shock makes the Qi disordered." Avoid fear of influenza, which can easily lead to disordered Qi, or cause Qi stagnation to turn into heat, produce toxic heat, or cause deficiency of Wei Qi, allowing external evil to enter.